Medical Assistant 2 Endocrinology

Inova • Ashburn, VA

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About The Position

Inova Health Endocrinology in Ashburn is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant 2. This is a full-time, day-shift position working Monday through Friday. The role provides clinical, clerical, and environmental support for patient care and clinic operations, helping ensure safe, efficient patient flow and that providers have the information and equipment needed for patient encounters.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of clinical practice experience.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association upon start.
• Certified Medical Assistant credential upon start.

Responsibilities

• Check schedules and organize patient flow.
• Record patient blood pressure, height, and weight; accompany patients to exam or procedure rooms; and assist patients with walking and other needs.
• Collect specimens, perform phlebotomy, administer injections, and assist physicians and nurses.
• Prepare patients for examinations and treatment, relay instructions to patients and families, and answer calls with pertinent information.
• Perform pre-visit planning as indicated by the physician for vulnerable patients.
• Send and receive patient medical records; obtain lab and x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, and other records; and complete forms and requisitions as needed.
• Organize medical records and scan necessary information into patient charts before encounters.
• Instruct patients in basic testing requirements, such as clean-catch urine collection, EKGs, phlebotomy, and Pap tests.
• Set up instruments and equipment according to protocol; clean exam and procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between visits; and order, sort, store, and restock supplies.
• Properly dispose of expired medications and supplies.
• Follow sterile techniques and universal precautions, and follow manufacturer requirements for point-of-care testing, EKG techniques, and phlebotomy.
• Ensure equipment is in proper working order and perform daily equipment checks.
• Check the clinic environment before the day begins for hazards, open containers, and rooms that are not clean or free of debris.
• Help identify actual and potential patient-safety risks and report safety issues to the physician and practice manager promptly.
• Provide patients with information that helps them use and benefit from clinic services.
• Assist with data collection for quality-improvement activities and participate in quality-improvement initiatives.
• Communicate patient- or staff-related problems objectively and promptly to the practice manager.
• Participate in clinic huddles and offer suggestions to improve patient needs and clinic flow.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Team member wellness program.
• Retirement plan with matching of the first 5% of eligible contributions, starting on the first day.
• Education assistance of up to $5,250 per year.
• Student loan assistance of up to $10,000.
• Up to 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person per year at no cost for team members, their spouses or partners, and their children.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Flexible work schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED